If you’re new to Yoga, it may be daunting to go to a studio. You’re trying to walk the walk and talk the talk, there in the back row, hoping that no one notices you’ve absolutely no idea what’s going on. Yoga is not something that has a beginning and an end when it comes … [Read more…]
If you’ve been to a Yoga studio it’s highly likely you’ve heard the chant/mantra of Aum at the beginning and end of your class. Hands at the heart, eyes closed, the students often chant Aum three times at the beginning of class to calm the mind and focus intent. At the end of class, Aum … [Read more…]
Had myself a birthday this week. The years are definitely flying by a lot faster than they used to. There was no big party or hoopla, but it was still a special day nonetheless. The universe always manages to offer up a little gift even when it’s not expected. The morning of my big day … [Read more…]
Recently, I was surfing the TEDx Talks channel on Youtube and found a talk offered by Shawn Achor. He is the author of The Happiness Advantage, and he’s shaking up the happiness industry with his profound findings on happiness and mental health. Achor is an advocate for ‘positive psychology,’ which is the belief that a … [Read more…]
I am a public transport commuter, and sitting on the bus day in and day out, is definitely no party. You may have read my blog last year titled, The People on the Bus Breathe In and Out. Last year I took up Box Breathing on the bus to be ‘productive’ with my time and … [Read more…]
You may recognise the above photo as the good ol’ Side Plank, or in Yoga it’s called, Vasisthasana. It’s a wobbly pose that tests your balance, shoulder stability and core strength. I feel like I was doing Side Plank at the gym and in traditional aerobics classes long before I started a Yoga practice. It … [Read more…]
This pose goes by many names: Ananthasana, Sleeping Vishnu Pose, or Pose of Infinity. I find it to be relaxing but also playful because it reminds me of my cheerleading days at school. Back then, I didn’t even realise I was doing Ananthasana; I thought I was just posing for the annual cheer team photo! … [Read more…]
The strong pose you see above is Deviasana, or Goddess Pose. This pose makes one feel strong and powerful as the deep squat can really get the thighs and buttocks burning. At the same time, this is a delicate pose as the arms are held up and hands are holding the soft Gyana mudra, which … [Read more…]
This is the second blog in a series of posts I’m doing about the Hindu gods and the Yoga poses dedicated to them. Last week, I wrote about Lalitha, a goddess full of love and power. This week’s ‘guest’ is Ganesha, the baby blue elephant you’ve probably seen on posters, t-shirts, towels and any other … [Read more…]
Hanuman is the god of knowledge and strength, and he is referred to as the lord of celibacy and victory. He is mentioned in various ancient texts and in later literature he became the patron saint for athletic pursuits such as wrestling, martial arts and acrobatics. Hanuman is a favoured god with the people of … [Read more…]